Associations to the word «Chamberlain»

Wiktionary

CHAMBERLAIN, noun. An officer in charge of managing the household of a sovereign, especially in the United Kingdom and in Denmark.
CHAMBERLAIN, noun. A high officer of state, as currently with the papal camerlengo, but normally now a mainly honorary title.
CHAMBERLAIN, noun. (obsolete) An upper servant of an inn.

Dictionary definition

CHAMBERLAIN, noun. British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940).
CHAMBERLAIN, noun. The treasurer of a municipal corporation.
CHAMBERLAIN, noun. An officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman.

Wise words

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